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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 GENERAL......................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Summary............................................................................................................................................. 4
A. Scope of Specification ........................................................................................................4
B. Related Specifications ........................................................................................................4
1.2 References ........................................................................................................................................... 4
A. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) ........................................................4
1.3 Submittals ........................................................................................................................................... 4
A. Welding ..............................................................................................................................4
2.0 PRODUCTS ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 General ................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Welding ............................................................................................................................................... 5
A. Acceptable Welding Processes ...........................................................................................5
B. Weld Joint Fit-up ................................................................................................................5
C. Compressor Inlet Piping .....................................................................................................5
2.3 Thermal Treatment ........................................................................................................................... 5
A. Preheat and Interpass Requirements ...................................................................................5
B. PWHT (Postweld Heat Treatment) Requirements..............................................................5
2.4 NDE (Nondestructive Examination) Requirements ...................................................................... 6
A. Visual Examination ............................................................................................................6
B. Liquid Penetrant Examination ............................................................................................6
C. Magnetic Particle Examination...........................................................................................6
D. Ultrasonic Examination ......................................................................................................7
E. Radiographic Examination .................................................................................................7
2.5 Hardness Testing................................................................................................................................ 8
2.6 Amine and Wet H2S Requirements ................................................................................................. 8
2.7 Delta Ferrite Testing.......................................................................................................................... 8
3.0 FIELD WELDING ........................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 General ................................................................................................................................................ 8
4.0 APPENDICES................................................................................................................................................... 8
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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Summary

A. Scope of Specification

This specification prescribes standards for welding pressure-retaining piping, including

non-pressure attachments thereto.

B. Related Specifications

Work in this specification shall be coordinated with Marafiq Specification MQ-SP-M-

4041: General Welding/NDE Specification For Pressure-Retaining Components.

1.2 References

The publications listed below form part of this specification. Each publication shall be the latest
revision and addendum in effect on the date this specification is issued for construction unless
noted otherwise. Except as modified by the requirements specified herein or the details on the
drawings, Work included in this specification shall conform to the applicable provisions of these
publications.

A. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

1. ASME B31.1 Power Piping

2. ASME B31.3 Process Piping

3. ASME Section V Nondestructive Examination

4. ASME Section IX Welding and Brazing Qualifications

B. AWS (American Welding Society)

1. AWS D10.10 Recommended Practices for Local Heating of Welds

in Piping and Tubing

1.3 Submittals

Submittals shall be made to Marafiq or their designated representative in accordance with the
PO or Project Scope of Work and the following:

A. Welding
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Submit WPSs (Welding Procedure Specifications) and PQRs (Procedure Qualification

Records) and a copy of Appendix 01 to this specification that has been filled in with the
Seller’s WPS numbers to be used.

Note: WPS / PQR review will not proceed unless a completed copy of Appendix 01 is
submitted along with the WPS / PQRs.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 General

General design and fabrication requirements shall be in accordance with ASME B31.1 or ASME
B31.3, whichever is applicable.

2.2 Welding

A. Acceptable Welding Processes

See Marafiq Specification MQ-SP-M-4041 for a list of acceptable welding processes and
associated limitations.

B. Weld Joint Fit-up

The WPS or engineering design document shall specify maximum pipe wall offset (hi-
low) for single-welded butt joints.

C. Compressor Inlet Piping

GTAW shall be used for root passes in compressor inlet piping upstream of compressors
and downstream from knockout drums/suction scrubbers.

2.3 Thermal Treatment

A. Preheat and Interpass Requirements

The minimum preheating temperatures for welding, thermal cutting, and tack welding,
including bridge tacks, shall be as specified in the WPS, Appendix 01 or the applicable
Code, whichever is greater.

B. PWHT (Postweld Heat Treatment) Requirements

1. PWHT shall be in accordance with ASME B31.1 or ASME B31.3, whichever is

applicable, and Appendix 01.
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2. PWHT shall be performed in accordance with a written procedure that details the
PWHT method to be used, heating and cooling rates, holding time and temperature,
and a description of thermocouple locations for all pipe sizes to be PWHT'd.

3. The use of non-air hardening type filler metal on Cr-Mo fillet welds for the purpose
of avoiding PWHT is not permitted without written permission from Marafiq or their
designated representative.

4. PWHT shall be performed in an enclosed furnace or by electrical resistance heating

methods. Marafiq permission is required to use other PWHT methods.

5. Exposed machined or threaded surfaces shall be protected from oxidation during

PWHT.

2.4 NDE (Nondestructive Examination) Requirements

The extent of NDE for each piping line class is specified in Appendix 01.

A. Visual Examination

Visual examination and evaluation of indications shall be in accordance with ASME

B31.1, Paragraph 136.4.2 or ASME B31.3, Paragraph 344.2, whichever is applicable, and
ASME Code, Section V, Article 9.

B. Liquid Penetrant Examination

1. Liquid penetrant examination and evaluation of indications shall be in accordance

with the requirements and methods specified in ASME B31.3, Paragraph 344.4 or
ASME B31.1, Paragraph 136.4.4.A, whichever is applicable, and ASME Code
Section V, Article 6.

2. Penetrant materials shall meet the requirements of Paragraph T-641 of Article 6,

Section V of the ASME Code, for sulfur and halogen content, regardless of the type
of material to be examined. Chloride content of materials to be used on austenitic
stainless steel shall not exceed 50 mg/liter (50 ppm).

3. Liquid penetrant examination of welds shall include a band of base metal at least 25
mm (1 inch) wide on each side of the weld.

4. In-process liquid penetrant examination: When liquid penetrant examination is

substituted for ultrasonic examination, the root pass, intermediate passes (if specified
by Marafiq) and the finished weld shall be examined by the liquid penetrant method.

C. Magnetic Particle Examination

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1. Magnetic particle examination and evaluation of indications shall be in accordance

with the requirements and methods specified in ASME B31.1, Paragraph 136.4.3.A
or ASME B31.3, Paragraph 344.3, whichever is applicable, and ASME Code,
Section V, Article 7.

2. Magnetic particle examination of welds shall included a band of base metal at least
25 mm (1 inch) wide on each side of the weld. The AC magnetic yoke method shall
be used.

3. In-process magnetic particle examination. When magnetic particle examination is

substituted for ultrasonic examination, the root pass, intermediate passes (if specified
by Marafiq), and the finished weld shall be examined by the magnetic particle
method.

D. Ultrasonic Examination

Ultrasonic examination and evaluation of indications shall be in accordance with the

requirements and methods specified in ASME B31.1, Paragraph 136.4.6B or ASME
B31.3, Paragraph 344.6, whichever is applicable and ASME Code Section V Article 5.

1. Ultrasonic examination may be substituted for radiographic examination when

permitted by Marafiq.

2. When a single-wall radiographic technique cannot be used on weld joints requiring

radiography and the pipe wall thickness exceeds 32 mm (1-1/4 inches), the welds
shall be 100% ultrasonically examined in lieu of radiographic examination.

E. Radiographic Examination

1. Radiographic examination procedures, techniques, and evaluation of indications

shall be in accordance with ASME B31.1, Paragraph 136.4.5 or ASME B31.3,
Paragraph 344.5, whichever is applicable and ASME Code Section V, Article 2.

2. Additional requirements for radiographic examination shall be as follows:

a. Radiographs shall be made using industrial grade radiographic film.

b. Lead screens shall be used.

c. Approval from Marafiq or their designated representative is required for use of

penetrameters other than those specified in the applicable Code.

d. Whenever less than 100% radiography is specified, the following rule shall
apply:

The percent of welds specified on Appendix 01 shall be radiographed around

their entire circumference. A record shall be kept of the quality and extent of
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each welder's work. Each welder’s work shall be represented in the percentage
of welds examined.

e. Wire type image quality indicators (IQIs) equal to those meeting EN462-1, DIN
54109 or JIS-Z3104 requirements may be substituted for those specified in
ASME Section V provided an equivalent sensitivity is met.

2.5 Hardness Testing

See Marafiq Specification MQ-SP-M-4041 for hardness testing requirements.

2.6 Amine and Wet H2S Requirements

See Marafiq Specification MQ-SP-M-4041, Appendix 01 for welding, NDE and PWHT
requirements for equipment and piping in amine and wet H2S service.

2.7 Delta Ferrite Testing

See Marafiq Specification MQ-SP-M-4041, paragraph 2.10, for delta ferrite testing requirements.

3.0 FIELD WELDING

3.1 General

See Marafiq Specification MQ-SP-M-4041 for field welding requirements.

4.0 APPENDICES

APPENDIX 01 – PIPE WELDING DATA SHEETS

APPENDIX 02 – STANDARD WELD JOINT SYMBOLS

APPENDIX 03 – STANDARD NDE/HEAT TREAT/TEST SYMBOLS

APPENDIX 04 – GENERAL NOTES

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APPENDIX 01

PIPING WELDING DATASHEET

Note: The Engineering Contractor shall

develop a PWDS (Piping Welding Data Sheet)
as shown below for each piping line class
describing the category of piping (design code,
piping material, attachment material, valve
material, CVN requirements, PMI
requirements, ferrite requirements, piping
diameter and wall thickness, joint type, heat
treatment, NDE and hardness requirements.

The Engineering Contractor shall then submit

the completed PWDS to Marafiq for approval
prior to issuance with the Request for
Quotation.

The “Marafiq approved” PWDS will then be

included in this specification and forwarded to
the Seller.

The Seller shall fill in his WPS number(s) to be

used for each joint type for each piping line
class that is in his scope of work.

The “Seller completed” PWDS shall be

submitted along with his WPS/PQRs for
Marafiq’s review as required in paragraph
1.3.A.
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APPENDIX 02

STANDARD WELD JOINT SYMBOLS

ABBR JOINT TYPE DESCRIPTION OF APPLICABLE JOINTS

BW Butt Weld Pipe-to-pipe, including miters or any combination of Pipe/Fitting/ Valves.

Includes branch butt welds (i.e., “Sweep-o-lets”)
SBR Branch Weld Branch pipe attachment to run pipe, includes Set-in or Set-on
SW Socket Weld Pipe to Socket connections
OL O'lets O'let attachment to run pipe
FW Fillet Weld Non-pressure attachments (e.g., guides, supports, etc.)
PFW Pressure Fillet Weld Slip-on flanges or Reinforcing Pads
TC Threaded Threaded connection (Non-Seal Welded)
TC/S Threaded/Seal Welded Threaded connection (Seal Welded)
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APPENDIX 03

STANDARD NDE/HEAT TREAT/TEST SYMBOLS

ABBR TYPE OF OPERATION REMARKS

RT Radiography All types, Random and 100%

MT Magnetic Particle Examination All methods, Wet or Dry
PT Liquid Penetrant Examination All methods
UT Ultrasonic Examination All methods, excluding thickness testing
VT Visual Examination Dimensional checks, etc.
HT Hardness Test All methods
PMI Positive Material Identification All methods
FN Delta Ferrite Determination All methods
CVN Impact Testing Charpy V-Notch
PWHT Postweld Heat Treatment All methods
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APPENDIX 04

GENERAL NOTES

A. NDE shall be in accordance with… *

B. Hardness testing shall be in accordance with... *

C. Fabrication and heat treatment requirements for piping bends shall be in accordance with... *

THE SELLER IS REQUIRED TO FILL IN HIS WPS NUMBER (S) FOR EACH
APPLICABLE LINE UNDER THE "WELDING PROCEDURES" COLUMN ON THE
PWDS (PIPE WELDING DATA SHEETS). A COPY OF THE COMPLETED PWDS
SHALL BE SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW ALONG WITH THE SELLER’S WPS/PQR (S)
PRIOR TO THE START OF FABRICATION. WPS/PQR REVIEW WILL NOT
PROCEED UNTIL COMPLETED COPIES OF THE PWDS ARE SUBMITTED.

 Notes to be completed by Engineering Contractor for Marafiq Approval prior to issuance with Request
for Quotation.

End of Specification